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Douglas Laws

Douglas Laws was a broadcaster and radio personality on Springbok Radio in South Africa from circa 1960 until circa 1969.

His quick wit and good humor rapidly made him a favorite with the station's many listeners and he quickly rose through the ranks to become the presenter of the flagship morning show in 1963, edging out rival Bob Courtney for that coveted spot. Laws adopted the nickname 'Rooibard de Wet' in 1965 when he was at the height of his popularity.

In early 1966 a much publicized divorce scandal eroded his standing among many fans and he gradually lost favor with the station's conservative management. By 1968 he had been relegated to presenting the mid-morning 'Bingo' show which was an innovative game program that he had pioneered in 1961.